Acesulfame potassium
Synonyms
Potassium 6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4-olate 2,2-dioxide;
1,2,3-Oxathiazin-4(3H)-one, 6-methyl-, 2,2-dioxide, potassium salt;
Potassium acesulfame;
Acesulfame K;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
> Alkoxide
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 55589-62-3
EINECS: 259-715-3
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C4H4KNO4S; C4H5N1O4S.K
Molecular Weight: 201.24
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, strong irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent masking, hydrotropic abilities. Non-nutritive sweetener. Used together with aspartame, better effect can be achieved.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 25540 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Acesulfame potassium
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as sweetener.
Use as pharmaceutical excipient. (For reference only.)
2, Food
Use as food additive (sweetener).
3, Personal care products
Use as fragrance.
Manufacturers